[Well it feels nice and Paolo doesn't immediately make him get defensive over his reaction, so - this is allowed. Jindosh can stay relaxed like this, and everything.]
[Paolo's hand stills for a second, his jaw clenching at thinking of the other stranger. He didn't ask, he wouldn't ask, not with the risk of him slipping when they were having such a nice evening.
He settles his hand at his side, squeezing and tangling their legs to reaffirm he wasn't going anywhere.] Should make you a charm when I get back. I'll show you how.
[He's excited, let him have this. Let him make just one and he'll probably be satisfied. He'll be thinking about it all day tomorrow, good job.]
Thank you, [he says, and he means for the charms, but it comes out softer and more genuine than just the charms. Thank you for... caring about him? Go to sleep.]
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So did the other one. [dark times,] You learned.
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He settles his hand at his side, squeezing and tangling their legs to reaffirm he wasn't going anywhere.] Should make you a charm when I get back. I'll show you how.
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That's your word. I'm holding you to that, Paolo, so don't disappoint me.
[charms!!!!!!!]
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I keep my promises. I'll bring some uh... materials. Tomorrow. [Now shut up and be a good pillow.] Promise.
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Thank you, [he says, and he means for the charms, but it comes out softer and more genuine than just the charms. Thank you for... caring about him? Go to sleep.]